Inauguration of the Meppayyur–Avala Road Renovation Works
The renovation works of the Meppayyur–Avala Road were inaugurated at Janakeeyamukku, Meppayyur, by P. A. Mohammed Riyas, Minister for Public Works and Tourism. T. P. Ramakrishnan, MLA, presided over the function.
V. K. Hashim, Executive Engineer, Roads Division, Public Works Department, presented the project report. The road renovation is being carried out at an estimated cost of ₹10 crore. ULCC has been entrusted with the construction work as per the contract.
The project estimate includes the construction of 14 culverts, drainage systems, and retaining structures. The road will be raised at required locations and constructed to BM & BC standards.
The Meppayyur–Cheruvannur–Pannimukku–Aval Road is one of the important district roads connecting the panchayats of Meppayyur and Cheruvannur. The renovation covers approximately 8.5 kilometres, from Meppayyur Town to Gulikappuzha Bridge. With the completion of the renovation works, the road will provide an important alternative route to Kozhikode city from the Kuttiady–Nadapuram region.
The function was attended by K. T. Rajan, President of Meppayyur Grama Panchayat; N. T. Shijith, President of Cheruvannur Grama Panchayat; N. P. Shobha, Vice President of Meppayyur Grama Panchayat; V. Sunil, Development Standing Committee Chairperson, Meppayyur; N. R. Raghavan, Development Standing Committee Chairperson, Cheruvannur; K. K. Nishitha, Member, Melady Block Panchayat; V. P. Sreeja, Member, Meppayyur Grama Panchayat; K. Ratheesh; Bhaskaran Kozhukallur; Ajay Avala; P. K. M. Balakrishnan; and Madhu Puzhayirikkath, among others.
P. K. Minis, Superintending Engineer, North Circle, Roads Division, Public Works Department, delivered the welcome address, and Meena, Assistant Engineer, proposed the vote of thanks.
